Event Details

The lecture will define mindfulness and show participants a different way to relate to their thoughts and feelings through activities to give an experience of practicing mindfulness. Both historical and scientific perspectives will be shared. The session will include an overview of an eight-week course and detail the benefits of mindfulness.

When & Where

Royal Northern College of Music
124 Oxford Rd
M13 9RD
United Kingdom

Wednesday, 27 May 2015 from 19:00 to 20:00 (BST)

Organiser

The Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society

The Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society was established in 1781, with the object of promoting the advancement of education and public interest in any form of literature, science, arts or public affairs. It is the first and oldest Literary and Philosophical Society in the World, and the second oldest Learned Society in the United Kingdom. Its past members have included Roget, Dalton, Joule, Fairbairn, Kilburn and Rutherford; it now has about 400 members, mainly in the Manchester area.